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The Prince's Poisoned Vow
by Hailey Turner
Steampunk vibes, zombies, a poisonous landscape, hidden heirs and secret magic, multiple POVs, star gods using mortals as pawns - this book had so much to offer!
The Prince's Poisoned Vow has been at the top of my TBR for a while, and I'm so excited to have finally gotten around to reading it. The worldbuilding is incredibly unique, and while it took me a little bit to get into the book and understand who everyone was/the roles they would play, the world is what drew me in and kept me intrigued.
Admittedly, the plot is a bit slow at the beginning. There are several POV characters, although only five "main" ones, who have their own plots and subplots. The first 2/3 of the book were mostly introductions to characters, their relationships, and some inciting incidents. There's Eimarille, a princess stranded in a foreign country, and she intends to conquer the world. Blaine has a duty to protect a lost heir and becomes embedded in a rebellion. Caris is a student turned rebel with mysterious magic. Vanya is a prince struggling to hold onto his throne. Soren is a warden who is supposed to remain neutral in rising political tensions, but his heart won't allow such. But the last third of the book? Incredibly fast-paced and action-packed. I am very, very mad about certain events that occurred, and I will be getting the sequel as soon as I can.
Because there are so many characters, I'll stick to my opinions on the main ones. I don't like Eimarille as a person, but she's a very powerful character who has been shaped by her circumstances. I hope that she and Terilyn (her bodyguard) can at least have a happy ending. I liked Vanya, but he wasn't my favorite, mostly because he was so lusty with Soren. Soren was super cool, and I'm excited to see what happens with his character arc in book 2. I liked Blaine and Henovi (although they were also very lusty), and I hope they get a happy ending too. Caris was probably my favorite, although I don't know why. Maybe because she's a nerd? I also really liked Nathaniel, and I need updates on him ASAP.
The Prince's Poisoned Vow is the first book in an epic fantasy trilogy in a steampunk-inspired world full of zombies, magic, and star gods.
4.25/5
The Prince's Poisoned Vow has been at the top of my TBR for a while, and I'm so excited to have finally gotten around to reading it. The worldbuilding is incredibly unique, and while it took me a little bit to get into the book and understand who everyone was/the roles they would play, the world is what drew me in and kept me intrigued.
Admittedly, the plot is a bit slow at the beginning. There are several POV characters, although only five "main" ones, who have their own plots and subplots. The first 2/3 of the book were mostly introductions to characters, their relationships, and some inciting incidents. There's Eimarille, a princess stranded in a foreign country, and she intends to conquer the world. Blaine has a duty to protect a lost heir and becomes embedded in a rebellion. Caris is a student turned rebel with mysterious magic. Vanya is a prince struggling to hold onto his throne. Soren is a warden who is supposed to remain neutral in rising political tensions, but his heart won't allow such. But the last third of the book? Incredibly fast-paced and action-packed. I am very, very mad about certain events that occurred, and I will be getting the sequel as soon as I can.
Because there are so many characters, I'll stick to my opinions on the main ones. I don't like Eimarille as a person, but she's a very powerful character who has been shaped by her circumstances. I hope that she and Terilyn (her bodyguard) can at least have a happy ending. I liked Vanya, but he wasn't my favorite, mostly because he was so lusty with Soren. Soren was super cool, and I'm excited to see what happens with his character arc in book 2. I liked Blaine and Henovi (although they were also very lusty), and I hope they get a happy ending too. Caris was probably my favorite, although I don't know why. Maybe because she's a nerd? I also really liked Nathaniel, and I need updates on him ASAP.
The Prince's Poisoned Vow is the first book in an epic fantasy trilogy in a steampunk-inspired world full of zombies, magic, and star gods.
4.25/5